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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.55, 913.14 and 396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.55, 913.14 and 396.18 is: 546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.55 : 913.14 = 396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.55/913.14 = 396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.55x = 913.14 × 396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.55x = 361,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,767.81/661.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.85

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